ATI RN
ATI Ns 117 Fundamentals Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer cefotaxime 1.000 mg IM to a client. How many grams (g) should the nurse plan to administer? A. 100 g B. 10 g C. 0.1g D. 1g How many grams (g) should the nurse plan to administer?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: 1,000 mg equals 1 gram (1 g = 1,000 mg). 100 g and 10 g are excessively high, and 0.1 g is too low.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has diabetic neuropathy about foot care. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? A. Apply lotion between the toes. B. Wash feet in hot water. C. Avoid walking barefoot D. Wear open-toed shoes Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Avoiding barefoot walking prevents injuries due to reduced sensation. Lotion between toes risks infection, hot water can burn, and open-toed shoes expose feet.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to obtain a 24-hr urine collection from a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take? A. Include toilet paper with the collected urine. B. The nurse should discard the first void to obtain accurate specimen C. Discard the client's last void at the end of the collection time period. D. Save the first void at the start of the collection time period. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Discarding the first void ensures the collection starts at a precise time.
Toilet paper contaminates the sample, the last void is included, and the first void is not saved.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to give a handoff report to the oncoming nurse. In which of the following areas should the nurse provide report to the oncoming nurse? A. Conference area B. Client's bedside C. Nurse's lounge D. Outside client's room In which of the following areas should the nurse provide report to the oncoming nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bedside handoff ensures accurate information transfer and client engagement. Other locations lack direct client context or privacy.
Extract:
Nurses’ Notes
Day 1:
Abdomen soft, nondistended.
Ileostomy present. Stoma is red.
Stoma draining brown liquid stool.
Client will not look at stoma
Client states they are not interested in learning about stoma care.
Day 2:
Ileostomy pouch changed. Skin surrounding stoma is reddened and has small open areas.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting in the care of a light-skinned client who has an ileostomy Exhibits:The nurse is reviewing the client's medical record.Select all the findings that require intervention by the nurse.
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: Client’s avoidance and disinterest suggest emotional distress or denial, requiring emotional support and education. Reddened skin with open areas indicates irritation, needing pouch assessment and possible wound care consultation.